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Things to listen to whilst transiting: Good Marc Maron interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates on writing, race and his unique story. Be warned: if adult language or Marc Maron’s podcast bothers you, steer clear. Dept. of Just Sayin’: 1. New California would control the sources of water for LA & SF. 2. [continue reading]

The Long Beach Transit Systemwide Transit Analysis and Reassessment (STAR) Initiative launched in 2017 to evaluate different types of service investments and consider possible changes to LBT’s services and routes. After gathering public input [continue reading]

As some riders have already noticed, optic scanners are being installed at gated Metro rail stations. The scanners will allow Metrolink mobile ticket holders to get through Metro gates and are [continue reading]

Songs of Transit: No appearances by SF Muni buses in the video but some nice shots of Bernal Heights Park in San Francisco. Great place for views such as this: I was staying near the 24 Line last weekend. The SF Muni app that allows you to buy a bus [continue reading]

UPDATE: The parents of the child found on the Purple Line train have been located and the child is safe. The Los Angeles Police Department came across an unaccompanied child earlier today on the Metro Purple Line. They are now asking for the public’s help in identifying a family member [continue reading]

Earlier this year, Metro’s Board of Directors approved a new contract to increase the presence of police on Metro. As a result, in July the Los Angeles and Long Beach police departments joined the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department in patrolling the Metro system. In this four-part series on safety and security [continue reading]